Coventry land long-awaited home win as Mfuni seals rout of Newcastle

If ever there was validation needed for attack being the best form of defence, Frank Lampard can point to this game.

Coventry climbed out of the relegation zone after their second successive win showcased the benefits of their manager’s willingness to balance risk with reward. Late goals from substitutes Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni allowed promoted Coventry to pull away from a Newcastle side who, after a strong…